Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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THE GEM What used to be a somewhat unsightly building, on the corner of Kings Blvd. and Monroe St., transformed from the former College Inn, into the cheerful new residence hall called The Gem. The College Inn was open to house students until 2002 when it was shut down, and planning for a $12 million rehabilitation began. Owned by OSU, but managed by College Housing Northwest, The Gem offers the same conveniences of the other residence halls, without the restrictions that normally come with living in them. Some of these handy attributes include an on-sight manager, a parking lot and consolidation of all of the bills into one. At the same time, The Gem provided residents the freedom they would get if they were living on their own. We have the perks of other independent apartment buildings like private bathrooms and full kitchens, stated assistant property manager, Joey Carroll. This six story living facility had a welcoming atmosphere and worked at developing a great community. Events like pumpkin carving and a book exchange helped accomplish that goal. We have a very laid back and relaxed community, you can go to the events if you want to but if you would rather sit in your room and watch TV you can do that instead, Carroll said. Another unique detail about The Gem is that it is named after the first OSU student newspaper, which began in 1883. The Gem was a monthly paper that was founded under then President of OSU, Ben Arnold. The Gem had 231 units, 12 of which were handicap-accessible. Leases of ten or 12 months were available, which gave people the option of living at this enjoyable new residence in the summer. | Story by Emily Delaney The entrance to The Gem, located on Kings Blvd., faces Dutch Bros. Coffee on Monroe St. At night, you can see the floors different colors through each story's windows. This new bright building is a vibrant change after the previous look of The College Inn. | Photo by Andrew McDade 24 Snjdortl.

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Above left: In the late afternoon, snow covers the bushes outside of the OSU Bookstore. | Photo by Andrew McDade Above: A squirrel digs through the leaves and snow between Strand Agricultural and Gilkey Halls. | Photo by Andrew McDade Left: Snow filled the MU Quad in the early morning as students trekked to class. | Photo by Andrew McDade Far left: Fawn Guest participates in a snowball fight between classes. | Photo by Andrew McDade Left: Sten Erickson throws a snowball at his friend during a heated battle in the MU Quad. | Photo by Andrew McDade Slow n Corvafc 23

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Above left: Each floor has it's own lobby where residents can hang out, study, or just be. | Photo by Andrew McDade Above: The GEM sign is colorful and noticeable from the street. It is a welcoming sign for people interested in checking out this new place to live. | Photo by Andrew McDade Left: The Gem is equipped with a game room which includes pool and foosball tables. This was a great location to hang out with your neighbors and friends. | Photo by Andrew McDade Far left: The OSU campus can be seen out the Gem's front windows. The location of campus to the Gem was very convenient for students. | Photo by Andrew McDade Left: The first floor is equipped with a community kitchen for people to make dinner or hang out in. The bright colors and welcoming atmosphere made it feel like your kitchen at home. | Photo by Andrew McDade ftv Gar 25